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@#*%!^ mosquitos
On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 21:52:47 GMT, Heidi wrote:
Any good ideas out there for controlling mosquitos? We have not been outside to enjoy our garden near as much as I would like b/c of those tiny pests. Our yard is not conducive for bats, sparrows, or other mosquito eating friends (trees too close together to offer a nice flight pattern). We do not have any standing water--no bird baths, etc.. Because we have pets, I am not keen on spraying insecticides. I am wondering: if I placed a pool of water to the side of the house, where we don't congregate very often, and drop in one of those mosquito pellets into the water, would the water attract and destroy the enemy? Or would brining in standing water, only serve in the same way as those Japanese Beetle traps, it would just attract more bugs to the yard. Any other ideas??? Dawn and dusk are prime mosquito times of day. Unfortunately, one usually doesn't schedule summertime outdoor activities at noon and midnight. :-) Be vigilant about "standing water". Even a plant saucer of water can harbor larvae. You might check your neighbors' standing water sources, too. The critters may not be breeding in your yard, but an adjacent one. 'Factoid' broadcast on local TV last week, however, said they travel up to a mile. That's quite a large area to inspect. DEET is probably your best bet. I wonder how 'experts' can give advice to "wear long-sleeved shirts and tuck pant cuffs into socks" in mid-summer with a straight face. See recent thread on 'mosquito magnet'. I don't think anyone reported a miracle cure. Sorry. |
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